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Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts

Camp Kidstown in Caledonia is the ultimate specialty day camp, where adventure and creativity come to life! Whether your camper is passionate about arts and crafts, sports, Animal Planet, Science, LEGO Robotics, cooking, baking, photography, carpentry, or even Swiftie Camp, we have the perfect program for every age group (4–14). With AM care starting at 7:30 AM and PM care until 6:00 PM, we’ve got you covered all day long. One week, endless adventure!

Let your child’s imagination soar at HCA’s popular summer day camps. From musical theatre to drama, visual arts, dance, and music, we offer a range of arts experiences to inspire creativity and foster lifelong friendships. With a different theme each week, there’s endless excitement in store as students from Kinder to grade 7 embark on new projects and explore their passions. All of our summer camps culminate in exciting on-stage performances on the final day of camp! Students will have the opportunity to showcase their new skills for family and friends in our fully-equipped Black Box Theatre. Camps range from $235 for four days and $295 for 5 days. Our supervised, extended care services allow students to gear up for or wind down from their camp day. Registration for our 2025 Summer Camps is now open! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to allow your child to discover their talents and make lasting memories.

Royal City Soccer Camp Hamilton

Oxford Learning Stoney Creek presents the perfect balance of learning and fun! Each week of the summer, we will feature a different theme combining reading, writing, math, crafts, and much more! Themes will include: Dinosaurs, French is Fantastic, Let's make a Stop-motion Movie, Science is Awesome, and Superheroes. Camps will run 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Weekly fee: $300, but discounts are available if you enrol multiple children or for multiple weeks. Spaces are already filling up, so call us at 905-664-9449 or email stoneycreek@oxfordlearning today! Camps are suitable for kids in JK through Grade 6.

Join Canada’s #1 Summer Soccer Day Camp! Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Royal City Soccer Club! Celebrating our 33rd year, we are thrilled to welcome children aged 5 to 13 to the ultimate summer camp experience. Having hosted over 300,000 happy campers, we are proud to be Canada’s top grassroots soccer day camps, combining skill-building, teamwork, and non-stop FUN! Our unique program offers an exciting balance of activities. Mornings are packed with soccer, games, and skill development, where kids of all abilities can learn and thrive in a supportive environment. Afternoons are all about fun! Campers enjoy a refreshing swim, along with a variety of organized camp games and activities that keep the energy high and the smiles even bigger. We offer full-day and morning-only sessions to suit your family’s needs. Every camper takes home their very own camp soccer ball and medal—special keepsakes from an amazing summer. With fully supervised early drop-off and pic […]

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Hamilton East

Stagecoach Hamilton Summer Camps offer an exciting and dynamic performing arts experience for children and teens. Designed for aspiring young performers of all skill levels, our camps provide an immersive environment where students develop their confidence, creativity, and teamwork through acting, singing, dancing, and creative exploration. Led by experienced industry professionals, Stagecoach’s week-long camps focus on building essential performance skills while fostering a fun and supportive space. Campers participate in engaging vocal classes, character development and acting workshops, dance classes, and more. Each camp includes time for community building, arts and crafts, drama games, and outdoor time as well. Every week culminates with a performance which combines the skills developed throughout the week. Full day camps for performers ages 6 to 16 and half day camps for 4- to 7-year-olds, ensure there’s a program that suits every child. No matter your age, we en […]

Adventures in the Valley

Each day will hold new and exciting opportunities to discover and investigate the diversity of plants and animals that call the Dundas Valley home. We will be hiking and exploring our trails and forests, following animal tracks to see where they go, and discovering more about nature together. Learn about animal adaptations and the seasonal transition from winter to spring with hands-on exploration of nature artifacts and lots of games!

Ancaster Tennis Club Summer Camp

AiDa | Academy of Imagination & Dramatic Arts, established in 2015, is award-winning mission/community-driven arts education focused on fostering imagination, creativity, and self-discovery through diverse programs for all ages! (NEW adult acting class in Spring!) Offering Fall, Winter, Spring Acting Classes for kids Grades JK/SK- Grade 8. REGISTRATION OPEN for AiDa’s innovative Drama, Nature, Art Camps: March Break and Summer (July-August, some weeks w/wait lists)! For kids SK-Grade 8. Book early! For secondary students, AiDa’s Youth Initiative; Mentor Leaders (14+) provides an opportunity to volunteer and earn community service credit while gaining tools and strategies for success.

5 days, 3 hours per day, ages 5-16 $240

Boys and Girls Clubs Canada

Camp Wild Rock, hosted by Church on the Rock, in Mount Hope, is a dynamic and exciting summer day camp where kids can make new friends and embrace their sense of adventure.

Centre Francophone Hamilton

EPIC + Onside

With over 30 locations across Southern Ontario, EPIC + Onside is proud to offer outstanding and affordable summer camps within your community! With excellent, professional summer staff dedicated to delivering remarkable programming for your family, EPIC + Onside is a brilliant choice for an epic experience.

Focus on Nature

Our camps are a wonderful opportunity for budding photographers aged 8-12 to develop their skills while exploring all the natural beauty the Battlefield House Museum & Park has to offer!

Footprints Music

Footprints Music helps kids, teens and adults find their inner musician. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, drums & rock band.

Hamilton Gymnastic Academy

Every moment of each day at our summer camp is designed to be part of a comprehensive curriculum to allow your child to learn the game of soccer, expand their skills and forge new friendships all while creating moments and memories that will be enthusiastically told and recreated by your child on the way home. We have designed a curriculum suited for children ages 4 to 12. Locations in Hamilton and Stoney Creek.

Offers a wide range of classes for all ages starting as early as 12 months. Their programs include basic tumbling, floor work, balance beam, trampoline and vaulting.

Jump Dance Fit Academy

We are offering half day and full day summer camps during the summer holidays. These camps will include jump rope skill building including individual, partner and long rope/double dutch skills as well as other games and activities.

Kids Can Film

Museum Camp - Dundas Museum and Archives

Focused on building communication, self-expression and confidence, awareness and mindfulness through the art of creativity, music, imaginative play, nature, exploration, and literacy.

Little Ladybugs Camp

Our mission at Little Ladybugs Camp is to create a fun and educational summer camp experience for children where they can learn, play, and develop new skills. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can make friends, try new activities, and build self-confidence.

This summer, the Dundas Museum and Archives is proud to offer two weeks of day camps for children ages 5 -10! The first week, running July 15th – 19th is titled Museum Mystery. The second week, running August 12th – 16th, is themed around the Cactus Festival Parade. Both will include lots of arts & crafts, outdoor play, and local exploration!

Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club

In Hamilton and Ancaster offers a variety of classes for kids of all abilities for ages 18 months through adult in Creative Movement, Pre-Dance, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Acro, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop/Jazz Funk, Hip Hop/Street Dance and Musical Theatre. Camps ages 4+

The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club (SSC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides recreational, competitive and training soccer programs to the community.

YMCA Camp Chippewa (Christie Lake)

Today's Family

World Class Gymnastics

Offers a wide range of classes for all ages starting as early as 2 years old. Their programs include floor work, balance beam, uneven bars, trampoline and vaulting.

YMCA Queen Victoria Day Camp

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Hamilton Area Summer Camps With Single Day Booking

Amber Rohal — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:15:31 +0000

Booking camps days individually for your kids instead of committing to a whole week offers flexibility and freedom. With this approach, you can tailor activities to suit your child’s interests and energy levels each day. It allows for spontaneity, enabling you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities or events.

Additionally, booking one day at a time avoids wasted days when your child may not feel like participating or when other obligations arise. This method fosters a sense of independence in children as they learn to plan and organize their time. Ultimately, it ensures a more enjoyable and personalized experience for both parents and kids.

There are countless reasons why parents and kids prefer booking single days of camp. Here are a few of the most common ones:

Flexibility: Parents appreciate the ability to choose specific days for their child to attend summer camp, accommodating their family’s schedule without committing to a full week.

Personalization: Booking single days allows parents to tailor their child’s camp experience to their interests, ensuring they participate in activities they enjoy.

Cost-effectiveness: Opting for individual days can be more economical for families, as they only pay for the days their child attends rather than a full week.

Reduced Commitment: Some parents prefer the flexibility of booking single days as it minimizes their commitment, allowing them to test the camp environment or accommodate varying summer plans.

Convenience: Booking individual days makes it easier to manage conflicting appointments or events, ensuring their child can still participate in summer camp while accommodating other activities.

School Break Calendars

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Halton District School Board

Halton Catholic District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Summer Camps With Single Day Options in Hamilton

Now What Support Services Camps

Clay & Canvas is your vibrant hub for creativity and artistic expression! We offer an array of engaging experiences, including birthday parties, classes, day camps, and workshops tailored for artists of all ages. Whether you're a budding artist or an experienced creator, our expert instructors are here to guide you through a variety of mediums, from ceramics and painting to mixed media projects. At Clay & Canvas, we believe in the power of creativity to inspire and connect people. Our birthday parties are uniquely designed to make your special day unforgettable, filled with laughter, fun, and, of course, plenty of art! Our classes cater to all skill levels, encouraging participants to explore their individual styles and unleash their imaginations. Our day camps provide a nurturing environment for young artists to develop their skills while making new friends and discovering the joy of creation. Meanwhile, our workshops delve deeper into specific techniques and materi […]

Would your child thrive in a small, low-ratio, supported summer camp setting? Check out NowWhat Supports in downtown Ancaster. The focus here is on building and practicing social, emotional, executive function, and distress tolerance skills for life with our social workers and therapeutic coaches in a joyful, relaxed environment that champions ‘minds of all kinds’. An ideal environment for elementary aged kids who manage ADHD, ASD or anxiety, we celebrate the super-feelers and the busy bodies - or those who simply do better in smaller groups. Balanced, kid-friendly lunches and snacks are included (you deserve a break from packing lunches!), and we immerse ourselves in nature, basing largely outdoors in the beautiful shaded back yard. In the mornings we work through fun themed rotations, learning a therapeutic skill or concept. In the afternoons we take the show on the road and head out into the local community on walking trips to practice our […]

Camp Wild Rock

Camp Wild Rock, hosted by Church on the Rock, in Mount Hope, is a dynamic and exciting summer day camp where kids can make new friends and embrace their sense of adventure.

Rooting For You Summer Camp

Focused on building communication, self-expression and confidence, awareness and mindfulness through the art of creativity, music, imaginative play, nature, exploration, and literacy.

Peaz in a Pod

Kids will explore the wonders of the kitchen, learn hands-on cooking techniques, and discover the joy of teamwork and problem-solving while embracing diverse flavors and cuisines.

This social skills camp will include social conversation skills, perspective taking & negotiation skills, teamwork skills, leadership skills and planning & engineering skills as they work together to design and create a unique project that represents their ideas and interests as a team. For kids aged 8-13. Running August 12-16/24.

Wellness Through Self-Expression Summer Camp

This camp will focus on self-regulation, emotional regulation, creating positive peer interactions run by Occupational Therapists and our Mental Health team. For kids aged 7-10. Running July 15-19/24.

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Programs offered by Wentworth Sports Complex include youth & adult soccer clinics & leagues, baseball classes and Little League, youth flag football leagues, learn to skate, hockey clinics and leagues & camps. Wentworth rinks and fields may be rented. There are pre-school and adult drop-in programs. When school is out we offer PA Day, holiday, March Break & Summer camps including Nature Camp.

Halton Area Camps Guides

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Summer Camps For 4 Year Olds

Amber Rohal — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:54 +0000

These are the needles in the haystack – summer camps for 4 year olds! Many camps take kids over 6 but these ones know that children in kindergarten need summer camps, too! A few of these camps also take kids as young as 3 because those fall birthdays can be tricky!

This list is new and growing every day, so save it and check back often.

If you know of a camp that takes kids as young as 4, please let us know here.

Why don’t all camps accept 3 and 4-year-olds? In Ontario, if a day camp wants to offer programming for children who are younger than 4, the camp needs a child care licence or needs to follow the rules for unlicensed child care. This includes a smaller child-to-counsellor ratio, plus a few other stipulations that normally only apply to childcare operators.

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Summer Camps For 4 Year Olds and Kindergarten Kids

Aura Dance Studio

Keep the energy flowing with fun-filled days of dance and creativity! Whether it’s a school break or a PA Day, Aura Dance Studio offers engaging programs designed to keep kids active, entertained, and inspired. Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids engaged during summer vacation? Aura Dance Studio’s summer camps combine movement, creativity, and fun for an unforgettable experience! Programs Offered: School-Age Camps (Ages 4–12) NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Drop Off: 9:00 AM Pick-Up: 4:00 PM *Before and After care available upon request* Ask about our 8 week summer program! Intensive Programs Focused on Advancing Skills

Camp Kidstown Burlington

Camp Kidstown is the ultimate specialty day camp, where adventure and creativity come to life! Whether your camper is passionate about arts and crafts, sports, Animal Planet, Science, LEGO Robotics, cooking, baking, photography, carpentry, or even Swiftie Camp, we have the perfect program for every age group (4–14). With AM care starting at 7:30 AM and PM care until 6:00 PM, we’ve got you covered all day long. One week, endless adventure!

Camp Kidstown Kitchener

City of Burlington

The City of Burlington offers a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages and abilities, from educational programs to sports, events and social programs, to support active living and a healthy lifestyle. We offer register and drop-in programs to suit your needs. These programs typically include: Sports and Fitness: Activities such as skating, pickleball, swimming, yoga, play fit and fitness classes. Arts and Culture: Programs in music, including bands, student theater and cultural events. Youth and Family Programs: After-school programs, summer camps, drop-in programs, such as basketball. Older Adult: Social gatherings, fitness classes, and educational programs tailored for older adults. Community Events: Festivals, and special events that bring the community together. Outdoor Recreation: Hiking, biking, nature walks, tobogganing, golf and other outdoor activities. Burlington Recreation, Community and Culture is about enhancing the quality of life […]

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Hamilton East

HSC Camps: Where Fun Meets Learning For over 30 years, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) has been a trusted destination for outstanding camp experiences. Located on a stunning 50-acre campus in Hamilton, HSC Camps provide children aged 4 to 15 with exceptional opportunities for enrichment, exploration, and fun. Whether it’s March Break, Summer Camp or our Leader In Training program, our camps are thoughtfully designed to foster teamwork, cooperation, and creativity in a safe and nurturing environment. Campers can choose from recreational activities, enrichment programs, or Trojan sports camps, ensuring a wide range of interests are met. Our full-day programs (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) include complimentary extended care from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. At HSC, we believe great camps start with great staff. Our highly trained team, including certified educators and experienced counselors, ensures every camper is supported and engaged. With CPR/First Aid c […]

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Adventure Valley Summer Camp

Adventure Valley Day Camp is a traditional-style day camp for children ages 4 – 12 years. Children participate in a variety of different activities each day, our campers get to experience it all in one place!

Allegro School of Dance

Allegro offers acro, ballet, creative movement, jazz classes and more. Creative Movement for kids as young as preschool.

Ballet Etc. Summer Camp

We offer both full and half day camp options for dancers ages 4-11. Our dance camps will introduce dancers to a variety of dance styles, such as Ballet and Jazz. Camps are offered at both our St. Catharines and Fonthill locations.

Bulldog for Kids

Proudly serving the Guelph community for over a decade, Bulldog for Kids is dedicated to supporting children’s learning, development, health and well-being through active learning, exploration, play and inquiry. Led by passionate and responsive educators, our family-owned business believes that quality child care facilitates the healthy growth and development of all children.

Burlington Basketball Summer Camps

9 weeks of skills & training camps throughout the summer with 3 different programs to choose from each week. Full Day and Half Day camps focusing on fundamentals and skill development as well as playing games and having fun! 3 DIFFERENT CAMPS: Summer Hoops Classic (Ages 8-14), 3-on-3 Learn to Play (Ages 8-14), JR.NBA – Intro to Hoops! (Ages 4-9)

Burlington Gymnastics Club

We might be biased, but we can’t think of a better place for little ones to learn about movement and play than in the gym. Full of fun colours, shapes, and surfaces! By playing in and exploring the gym, you will be providing your little one with a fun and interactive experience. Our gyms have designated preschool spaces, and all equipment is adaptable for tiny hands and feet allowing our littlest gymnasts to move and explore easily.

Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling

Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling’s competitive trampoline and tumbling program produce athletes who are ranked provincially, nationally and internationally. We offer fun-filled, high energy recreational classes, which help kids develop confidence, strength and agility. In our state-of-the-art facility, we offer classes all year round in Trampoline, Tumbling, NINJA ZONE and more!

C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf

For campers aged 4-13 . Campers are placed into age-based groups that they will rotate with to activities during the week. We specifically design all group activity rotations to be age-appropriate for the various sections with 9 different program areas that campers will get to experience. Located in Rockwood, ON.

Climber's Rock

Conservation Halton Ways of the Woods Camp

Ways of the Woods is sure to be the highlight of campers’ summer vacation! Conservation Halton’s summer day camps run out of Kelso, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, and Area 8 Conservation Areas with a wide variety of programs aimed to keep campers ages 4 to 15 active and engaged all summer long.

Country Hills Church

Country hills church is a church where we promote people helping people follow Jesus. We are offering a summer camp from July 8-12, 9-12 for $15.

Dancesations Dance Academy

Dancesations Dance Academy offers a variety of classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, lyrical and contemporary. For children and teens ages 3 & up

Little Kitchen Academy Camp

Kicks For Kids

Kicks For Kids Milton is a Martial Arts studio in Milton ON, teaching Taekwondo to kids and adults.

KidStrong Burlington

Fuel your kid’s growth with KidStrong Camp. At KidStrong we believe in making progress daily. That means learning can’t stop just because school’s out. Join us at KidStrong Camp to continue building confidence, strength and independence. KidStrong Camp is for ages 4 to 9 years old. KidStrong membership is not required to attend.

Little Kitchen Academy, the key ingredient for an independent child, is the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages 3 through 18 focused on providing a safe, inspiring and empowering space for children to identify, develop and refine their senses. In each class, students learn how to make healthy, delicious and seasonal meals from scratch to consumption—all while experimenting with math and science concepts, working on their reading skills and polishing up their table manners.

Milton Jiu-Jitsu

MJJ is a family owned and operated Dojo and proud to have 4 generations at Milton Jiu-Jitsu. A Self-Defence Jiu-Jistu curriculum is taught at Milton Jiu-Jitsu that includes both stand up and ground techniques along with striking, joint manipulation and much more.

Niagara Pumphouse Camp

In this full day camp, your young artists will spend the week exploring drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and much more! They will create a variety of art projects using quality art supplies and tools (included in fee) in our studio. Lessons will be supported by visual examples from art history or artworks in our gallery.

Warrior Fitness

The benefits of Martial Arts training are innumerable. Beyond physically becoming fitter, stronger, and healthier, Martial Arts helps to shape the mind and confidence of all students.

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STEM Summer Camps in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville

Amber Rohal — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

One way to keep the summer slide at bay is to enrol your kids in a summer camp that will challenge them and keep them learning all summer long! STEM camps, sometimes called STEAM camps, are the perfect outlet for kids who love to build, create and experiment.

Summer is also a great opportunity to learn a new language or to brush up on a school subject. If you’re looking for educational or enrichment camps, in the Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville areas this list will be your new best friend.

Included in this list are all STEAM/STEM camps in Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Ancaster and Dundas. Also included are language and learning camps for the Halton and Hamilton regions.

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STEAM and Enrichment Summer Camps For Kids

BioTroopers

At BioTroopers Inc, we’re proud to offer a unique STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) educational experience to foster curiosity in kids about the world and all things biology. Our curriculum has been developed for elementary school kids to do fun, hands-on biology experiments and learn concepts which will actually stick! Our approach encourages kids to ask questions, formulate hypotheses, experiment and make conclusions through which kids learn foundational life skills applicable to all facets of life.

Code Ninjas

At our centre, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids learn to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that boosts self-confidence and teaches teamwork, logic, and problem-solving. They gain vital skills while having a blast. That's the Code Ninjas way!

Hamilton Montessori School

Hamilton Montessori School is thrilled to offer a fun-filled and well-rounded summer SPORTS & STEM experience your children won’t want to miss! Each week of their 9-week camp is packed with a SPORTS & STEM filled curriculum in collaboration with Logic’s Academy! The camp is open to children from Grade 1 to Grade 6 starting June 23, 2025 (Week 1) to August 22, 2025 (Week 9). Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM. Families may register on a weekly basis. Daily lunch and two snacks are included in the fee. Cost to attend the camp is $295.00 per week, with the exception of Week 2 at $230.00.

Brickworks Academy Guelph

4-H Ontario

4-H Ontario builds youth into leaders in their communities and makes them positive contributors to the world.

Appleby College

Bricks 4 Kidz

Brickworks Academy Hamilton

Brickworks Academy Kitchener

Brickworks Academy Waterloo

Camp Laureate

Camp Laureate is located on 50 acres, in the shadows of the Niagara Escarpment. The Camp Directors have taken their passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and paired it with a traditional camp experience.

Camp STEAM Canada

At Camp STEAM Canada, campers have fun at our day camp while learning with activities in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math, but we’re about so much more than that!

Country Heritage Park Summer Camp

We're welcoming students in grades 1 to 4 and grades 7 & 8 to join us at Country Heritage Park for unforgettable adventures! Grades 1-4 ($50/day or $250/week): Explore the farm Brew magical potions! Discover the wonders of silly science! Let your imagination run wild! Learn spy skills! Grades 7-8 ($450/week): Explore hands-on careers!

Engineering For Kids Halton

Gems Learning Institute

GEMS Learning Institute offers coding, math, robotics, and chess programs for kids, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a fun, engaging environment.

Gemslearning Institute

Gemslearning Institute encourages the development of students’ proficiency in computer programming and prepares them for higher computer learning. It introduces students to the exciting but challenging world of computers.

Little Medical School Niagara and Ontario

Little Medical School inspires young minds by sharing our passion for learning, health and careers in medicine. Through hands-on activities, role-play, and interactive demonstrations, children explore the exciting world of healthcare. All programs are written by experienced educators, board-certified physicians and trained healthcare professionals. Our classes are led by a trained Little Medical School® Instructor.

Mad Science

MakerKids Oakville

Award-winning robotics, coding and Minecraft after-school programs, camps and parties.

McMaster Venture Academy

OAKLearning Centres Camps

Our mission is to enable young learners to become competent and confident students, hence, to unleash their full potential in learning. We strive to help students form good learning habits and strengthen their core academic skills. We also take pride in inspiring students to explore further STEM areas through our world-renowned robotic courses and camps.

ONdronecamp

Our mission is fulfill the curiosity of kids ages 10-15 looking to the skies for inspiration — learning to code and fly drones in this fun STEAM day camp.

Planet Kids

Completed JK and older

Planet Kids Camps in Milton

Recharge and Play

Our camps give your child the opportunity to become a scientist for the day through hands-on experiments and activities that allow them to think about the world through a new lens!

Skill Samurai

Skill Samurai specializes in technology education for children from elementary school to high school. We offer a variety of STEM learning courses, including game design, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, YouTube, and more. Our flexible hours and engaging technical skills courses make learning fun!

Snapology of Halton-Mississauga

Although based out of Milton we also run LEGO STEM camps and programs in Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown, Mississauga and Acton.

STEAMulation Lab

STEAMULATION LAB provides STEM/STEAM workshops, events, after school classes, birthday parties for kids age 6-18 years old as well as OPEX and leadership training.

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

STEM Camp Hamilton

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

Stemotics

Promoting the love of engineering and hands-on learning, these camps are led by engaging instructors who provide ‘edutainment’. Campers create by designing, building, learning, and experimenting in our labs and classrooms.

Tinker Lab Camps

Ages 4-10

Ultimate Coders

Coding and Robotics program for Kids – SK to Grade 12. Spark your child's creativity while they learn what they love! Kids learn coding and robotics skills while designing, building and creating their own games, websites and more!

Zebra Robotics

Summer Camp guides For Every Camper

We have curated the largest list of summer camps in the region because we want to help parents like you find the best camps for their kids. 9 weeks is a lot of time and money to spend, so let’s make sure we do summer right! Here are some of our smaller “bite-size” guides to help you find local summer camps that suit your children’s hobbies and passions.

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Sports Summer Camps in Hamilton

Amber Rohal — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Summer sports camps in Hamilton offer a fantastic opportunity for children and young adults to stay active and learn new skills during the summer months. With a variety of sports to choose from, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and more, there is something for everyone.

These summer sports camps provide a fun and supportive environment where campers can develop their abilities, make new friends, and have fun. In this blog, we will explore some of the best summer sports camps in Hamilton and the benefits they offer to participants. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced athlete, these camps are a great way to stay active, learn new skills, and have an unforgettable summer experience.

Keep your kids moving this summer with basketball, hockey, baseball camps and more! Almost every sport you can name has a sports-themed camp to go along with it. Camps will Home their skills and improve their athletic abilities while learning good sportsmanship and the rules of the game.

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Summer Sports Camps in Hamilton: Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball and More

Hamilton Cardinals Baseball Camp

The Hamilton Cardinals are excited to introduce their summer camp led by Cardinals Coaches and Players. Your child will have the opportunity to play at historic Bernie Arbour Stadium and improve their skills from the IBL Hamilton Cardinals! These camps are open to all genders and offer an enjoyable way for kids aged 6 to 14 to discover the fundamentals of baseball. Cardinals Baseball summer camp runs for 3 consecutive weeks starting July 8, 2024.

Hamilton Montessori School

Kids Summer Yoga Wellness Camp

Yoga & Wellness Summer Camp for Kids: A Journey of Fun, Mindfulness, and Growth. This summer, let your child discover the perfect blend of yoga, outdoor adventure, and fun at our Yoga & Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp!! Our camp is designed to inspire children to embrace a healthy, balanced lifestyle through fun yoga practices, mindfulness activities, and outdoor fun. Whether your child is new to yoga or has been practicing for a while, they will enjoy a welcoming and supportive environment where they can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are offering 4 weeks of summer day camp. We have a beautiful location on 2 acres of property just a short drive from Waterdown, Burlington, Carlisle and surrounding areas with lots of room to run and play. Throughout the camp, kids will: Explore yoga: Through creative, age-appropriate yoga sessions, children will enhance flexibility, strength, and body awareness. Cultivate mindfulness: Fun and i […]

Royal City Soccer Camp Hamilton

Ancaster Tennis Club Summer Camp

5 days, 3 hours per day, ages 5-16 $240

Binbrook Wave Rentals Summer Camp

BWR will be offering kids ages 7-13 the opportunity to learn paddlesports skills and water safety in one of our weekly summer camps Located inside Binbrook Conservation Area! Each week the kids will get to enjoy in a fun-filled environment the following paddlesport activities: Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Beach Day, Hike day. Camps will run Monday to Friday from 9 am-12 pm. Camp 1 - July 17-21, Camp 2- AUGUST 21-25.

Brigs Youth Sail Training

You will be an active member of the crew and live, eat and sleep onboard our Tall Ship. By the end of a voyage, you will know the fundamentals of how to sail a Tall Ship and be certified as a Brigs ‘Lead Hand’. But it’s not all sailing! Activities during your voyage will include swimming, singing, campfires and exploring ports and anchorages throughout the Great Lakes.

EPIC + Onside

Mc Master Camps Athletics and Recreation

Kombat Kids Summer Camp

Three weeks of Summer Camp to choose from where your kids will learn ninja warrior skills, yoga, play outdoors and more!

McMaster Sports Fitness School (SFS)

Ages 6-16

Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club

The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club (SSC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides recreational, competitive and training soccer programs to the community.

At The Dream Centre, we pride ourselves on a warm, caring, family atmosphere. We believe high success can be achieved through encouragement and instilling self-confidence in our dancers, gymnasts, martial arts and fitness students no matter what size, shape, age or ethnicity. Our award winning faculty bring much expertise to The Dream Centre and to the Waterdown community.

UFMA is a family owned and operated martial arts school since 1991. UFMA offers martial arts programs and also offers kids camps of all kinds and birthday parties.

Zacada Circus School

Circus performance training and recreational circus classes. The classes offered are acro gymnastics, aerials, trampoline, trapeze, tight rope and more. The Circus Cubs is a program offered for children 2-5 years of age. Camps are 6+

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50+ Hamilton Summer Camps For Kids 2025

Amber Rohal — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:34:00 +0000

It is only weeks and days until school is out for the summer! Kids are excited and parents like you are busy looking for the best Hamilton summer camps! If your kids need care or just some entertainment this summer, we can help you find what you are looking for. We know our guide is much easier than throwing “summer camps Hamilton” into your fave search engine. This list includes every camp we can find because we know parents like you want selection, not just who paid to be at the top of your Google results.

Sending your kids to summer camp can have numerous benefits. First and foremost, it provides kids with the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and develop important life skills. Summer camp can help children become more independent, responsible, and self-confident as they learn to navigate new environments and take on new challenges under the guidance of camp staff.

Summer camps run in a wide variety of themes from traditional camps, sports camps, to swimmings and arts and crafts. Most programs include daily time outdoors, lots of time for snacking and socializing with new friends.

Additionally, attending camp provides a break from the academic rigours of the school year and allows kids to have fun and be creative in a relaxed and supportive environment. Finally, summer camp can be a great way for kids to stay physically active and get plenty of fresh air and sunshine, which can have numerous health benefits. We hope your children have a fabulous camp experience this year!

We list every camp we know about, from art camps to Camp Kidaca to the YMCA programs. Our list is the best because it’s the biggest summer day camp list! You don’t need to pay to be in our camps guide, either. If you are hosting a summer camp and you don’t see yours listed below, click here to be added.

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Hamilton Area Summer Camps

Hamilton Cardinals Baseball Camp

Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts

Hamilton Montessori School

Kids Summer Yoga Wellness Camp

Now What Support Services Camps

Royal City Soccer Camp Hamilton

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Hamilton East

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Adventures in the Valley Summer Camp

Get outside with Hamilton Conservation this summer! Join our Environmental Education team for a week of outdoor adventure and fun in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area!

Ancaster Tennis Club Summer Camp

5 days, 3 hours per day, ages 5-16 $240

Anderson Therapy Services - Therapy Based Summer Camps

Anderson Therapy Services is excited to be offering 3 summer camps this year! Learn, Listen & Play (July 10-14), Lively Letters (July 24-28) and Express Yourself (August 14-18).

Binbrook Wave Rentals Summer Camp

AGH March Break Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore AGH exhibitions and art-making through a variety of materials and techniques, with new activities planned daily!

Boys and Girls Clubs Canada

Brickworks Academy Hamilton

Brigs Youth Sail Training

Camp Wild Rock, hosted by Church on the Rock, in Mount Hope, is a dynamic and exciting summer day camp where kids can make new friends and embrace their sense of adventure.

Canterbury Hills Camp

Situated in the Carolinian Forest campers will love making friends, creating their schedule, and enjoying activities like swimming, archery, high ropes and, creek walk.

Centre Francophone Hamilton

Chocolate Tales Chocolate Making Experiences

At Chocolate Tales, we believe that creativity, education, and fun should go hand in hand. That's why we offer a range of programs designed to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages. Our Chocolate Making Workshops give kids the opportunity to learn the art of chocolate making and lets them unleash their inner artist. And for those looking for a truly unique experience, our Birthday Parties and allow kids to explore the world of chocolate in a fun party atmosphere. No matter which program you choose, our expert instructors are dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and engaging experience that will inspire a lifelong love of chocolate.

Daisy Meadows Academy

Daisy Meadow Academy is a horseback riding facility for riders of all ages and experience. In addition our our extracurricular programing, we offer Summer Day Camp!

Dreamlight Studio

EPIC + Onside

Focus on Nature

Our camps are a wonderful opportunity for budding photographers aged 8-12 to develop their skills while exploring all the natural beauty the Battlefield House Museum & Park has to offer!

Footprints Music

Footprints Music helps kids, teens and adults find their inner musician. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, drums & rock band.

Great Big Theatre Company - Stoney Creek

Great Big Theatre Company Ancaster

Great Big Theatre Company Hamilton

Green Horn Camp

Perfect for campers with no horse experience, or in their first few years of riding. Campers will learn the basics of horseback riding and horsemanship in the barn through one daily riding lesson, daily theory and horsemanship lessons, and lots of arts, crafts, and games.

Hamilton Gymnastic Academy

Offers a wide range of classes for all ages starting as early as 12 months. Their programs include basic tumbling, floor work, balance beam, trampoline and vaulting.

Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's Tune Up!

A 4-day summer music intensive for youth musicians with 3 or more years of experience on an orchestral instrument. Runs August 19-22.

Jump Dance Fit Academy

Kids Can Film

Kombat Kids Summer Camp

Three weeks of Summer Camp to choose from where your kids will learn ninja warrior skills, yoga, play outdoors and more!

Mc Master Camps Athletics and Recreation

Focused on building communication, self-expression and confidence, awareness and mindfulness through the art of creativity, music, imaginative play, nature, exploration, and literacy.

Les Petites Pommes

Award-winning Les Petites Pommes specializes in creating programming and a curriculum that helps students learn and practice French.

Little Ladybugs Camp

McMaster Sports Fitness School (SFS)

Ages 6-16

McMaster Venture Academy

Mohawk College Summer Camp

Mountain Speech Language Services

We assess and treat a wide range of disorders and differences of speech, language, literacy from babies to teens.

Museum Camp - Dundas Museum and Archives

Red Tree Performance Academy

ONdronecamp

Our mission is fulfill the curiosity of kids ages 10-15 looking to the skies for inspiration — learning to code and fly drones in this fun STEAM day camp.

Peaz in a Pod

Kids will explore the wonders of the kitchen, learn hands-on cooking techniques, and discover the joy of teamwork and problem-solving while embracing diverse flavors and cuisines.

Rooting For You Summer Camp

Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club

The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club (SSC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides recreational, competitive and training soccer programs to the community.

SkillBuilders Therapeutic Camp

TEAD Equestrian Association for the Disabled

STEM Camp Hamilton

STEM Camp is a Canadian not for profit organization with a mission to inspire Canadian youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.

At TEAD we offer therapeutic programming for individuals with (dis)abilities and or diagnoses, including riding lessons, Wellness Programs, and Summer Camp.

Today's Family

Wellness Through Self-Expression Summer Camp

UFMA is a family owned and operated martial arts school since 1991. UFMA offers martial arts programs and also offers kids camps of all kinds and birthday parties.

Wesley Urban Ministries School Break Camps

Westdale Nature School

WNS Summer Camps offer campers a variety of fun activities, including outdoor play, games, arts and crafts, water play, and stem activities. One-week camps run from July 2 - August 16, 2024

World Class Gymnastics

Offers a wide range of classes for all ages starting as early as 2 years old. Their programs include floor work, balance beam, uneven bars, trampoline and vaulting.

YMCA Camp Chippewa (Christie Lake)

YMCA Queen Victoria Day Camp

Zacada Circus School

Zacada Ninja Warrior

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March Break Camps 2025 in Hamilton

Amber Rohal — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:11:00 +0000

It’s time to start planning for March Break Camps in Hamilton! Our Guide to March Break Camps near you will help you find a great spot for kids to be while school is out. As camp providers announce their plans, check back here often for updates. Active Parents includes every single camp we come across because we want to help parents (and kids!) choose the best camp to complement their passions and personalities.

This guide also includes March Break Camps in Waterdown, Ancaster, and March Break Camps in Stoney Creek, Dundas and the greater Hamilton area.

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Active Parents includes ALL camps because we know knowledge is power! Parents love our one-stop guide that shows them every camp option available to them. Because of that, we want you to add your camp to our Camps Guide. Click here to add your camp today!

2024-2025 Hamilton School Board Calendars

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2025 March Break Camps in Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas

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Adventures in the Valley

Centre Francophone Hamilton

AGH March Break Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore AGH exhibitions and art-making through a variety of materials and techniques, with new activities planned daily!

Camp Waterdown

Daisy Meadows Academy

Daisy Meadow Academy is a horseback riding facility for riders of all ages and experience. In addition our our extracurricular programing, we offer Summer Day Camp!

Dreamlight Studio

Great Big Theatre Company - Stoney Creek

Great Big Theatre Company Ancaster

Great Big Theatre Company Hamilton

Mc Master Camps Athletics and Recreation

Focused on building communication, self-expression and confidence, awareness and mindfulness through the art of creativity, music, imaginative play, nature, exploration, and literacy.

ONdronecamp

Our mission is fulfill the curiosity of kids ages 10-15 looking to the skies for inspiration — learning to code and fly drones in this fun STEAM day camp.

Peaz in a Pod

Kids will explore the wonders of the kitchen, learn hands-on cooking techniques, and discover the joy of teamwork and problem-solving while embracing diverse flavors and cuisines.

Today's Family

UFMA is a family owned and operated martial arts school since 1991. UFMA offers martial arts programs and also offers kids camps of all kinds and birthday parties.

Wesley Urban Ministries School Break Camps

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PA Day Camp Providers in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Milton

Amber Rohal — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

It’s almost time for another PA Day or PD Day in Hamilton and Halton area schools. Active Parents makes choosing a PD Day Camp for your kids easier! Our guide will help you find a new and unique PD Day Camp in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville and Milton because we bring together 30+ camps for you to choose from.

Our School Break Guides are the best because they’re the biggest. We open our guides to every camp. We also comb the web and social media for all of the camps we can find – so you don’t have to! Saving you time is what we’re here for!

Looking for the Halton and Hamilton School Board Calendars for 2024-2025? We’ve linked them here for your reference:

Halton District School Board

Halton Catholic District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

PA Day Camp Providers

Aura Dance Studio

Museums of Burlington PA Day Camps

Code Ninjas

Museums of Burlington is pleased to offer day camp programs throughout the year on P.A. days and school holidays. Camps are for children aged 5-12 years. The cost is $55 per child (members receive 10% off). See below for upcoming dates and details. Please email [email protected] with any questions. 2025 PA Day Camp Themes: January 27 - Teddy Bear Adventures February 14 - Desert Oasis April 4 - It's a Surprise! June 6 - Game Changers

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4 Cats Art Studio

4 Cats Art Studio Oakville North

4 Cats Art Studio Oakville West

4 Cats Art Studio St. Catharines

4 Cats Art Studio Waterloo

5 Rings Taekwondo

Campers will experience not just Taekwondo, but laser tag, movies, nerf games, crafts and lots of fun activities.

Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre

A week full of games, activities and special guests for ages 4-12

All Star Sports Centre Oakville

We provide high-quality gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling camps and classes in a safe, clean, healthy, positive and caring environment.

Art Gallery of Burlington

The AGB is Burlington's public art gallery and community centre. We are a place of intersection where creators, cultures, and communities meet and share in creativity.

Boys and Girls Clubs Canada

AGH March Break Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore AGH exhibitions and art-making through a variety of materials and techniques, with new activities planned daily!

Bulldog for Kids

Burlington Basketball

Burlington Gymnastics

Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling

Busy Minds Movement Camp

Dive into a world of mindfulness and movement at our camp! Through fun activities, art, and science, children build strength, balance, and teamwork skills. Explore mindfulness techniques for emotional regulation and self-awareness. Join us for an adventure in connection, creativity, and discovery!

Camp Waterdown

Camps at THEMUSEUM

Day Camps are a long-standing children’s program at THEMUSEUM. Since 2008, our campers have had a fantastic time at THEMUSEUM! We aim to awe, inspire and enlighten through our engaging educational camp programs in person. Day Camps (ages 5– 12) and The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camps (ages 9 – 14) for Winter Break, March Break, PD Days and Summer Break.

Cheer Sport Sharks

Campers spend the day in one of our cheerleading gyms learning the fundamentals of cheerleading including stunts, jumps and tumbling. There is also tons of games, arts and crafts and other traditional day camp programming.

CheerForce Allstars

Dreamlight Studio - Dance Studio

Curriculum Excel

Cutting Edge Hockey

Featuring a 50’x 120’ real ice rink, a 35’x 60’ shooter pad, and a brand new 36’x 80’ ball hockey rink, Cutting Edge Hockey Development Centre has everything you need for your hockey development. Our programs range from private lessons to team training, to 3-on-3 leagues and take you from learning to skate through to shooting and scoring.

Engineering For Kids Halton

Film.ca Movie Theatre

Go Bananas!

Our facility is designed with kids in mind - with colourful and creative things to climb everyone from 25-300lbs is welcome!

Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre

Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre is a charitable non-profit staffed neighbourhood organization. GCCC provides programs, volunteer options and events for children and youth.

Guelph Grotto Climbing Co

With both bouldering and climbing walls, Guelph Grotto offers a variety of programs and classes for climbers of all ages to explore climbing, develop their strength and technique, and set and achieve personal goals.

Gym Magic

Horizon Taekwon-do Martial Arts & Family Fitness

Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre

We offer a range of programs that foster compassion and curiosity, to embrace art and the natural world, giving participants space and time to foster both.

Kicks For Kids

Kicks For Kids Milton is a Martial Arts studio in Milton ON, teaching Taekwondo to kids and adults.

KidsPlay Sports with Coach David

From soccer and basketball to football and cricket, your kids will have a blast while developing their skills across a variety of 10 different sports. Whether they're new to sports or seasoned athletes, there's something for everyone in this action-packed week

Kitchener Academy of Music

Explore instruments and different styles of music in these camps.

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

Full-week and single day options available at this creative camp.

Learning Tree Educational Store

Owned and operated by an educator who is passionate about learning at all ages. Learning Tree Educational Store carries the highest quality in educational toys, puzzles, games, resources and books. We offer in-store camps, educational classes and birthday parties for kids of all ages.

Little Kitchen Academy Camp

Focused on building communication, self-expression and confidence, awareness and mindfulness through the art of creativity, music, imaginative play, nature, exploration, and literacy.

Little Medical School Niagara and Ontario

LVW Creative Barracks

Creative Barracks is an art studio and party service provider that brings the fun to you! Whether you want an in-home art party to paint/sculpt, face painting or balloons!

MakerKids Oakville

Award-winning robotics, coding and Minecraft after-school programs, camps and parties.

Niagara Conservatory of Music

Music Lessons are offered at the Niagara Conservatory for everyone in the community. For children as young as 4 to seniors, we have a music program for you!

Oakville Futsal Club

Oakville Futsal Club is an indoor facility designed to provide access to safe programs, birthday parties and parent and tot programs. Something for the whole family!

OMAC Martial Arts

Overtime Athletics

An after school athletic program designed to motivate young people to embrace a healthy lifestyle, while learning the FUNdamentals of sports in a non-competitive environment.

Pakmen Volleyball Club

Playful Strides Therapy Inc

Playful Strides Therapy is a specialized clinic that provides innovative Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services to children and their families.

Playgrounds

During camps, kids learn and train to perform core parkour skills and apply them through obstacle courses and games.

Pottery N Paint Cafe

Create lasting memories while you Paint Pottery, Canvas or Play with Clay! Join us for birthday parties, drop-in pottery painting, special events and camps.

RaRe March Break Eco-Camp

Explore unique habitats across a natural landscape, learn from special guests, visit North House, Springbank Gardens, partake in environmental art and nature-based crafts and activities, and create a journal of your time at rare.

Region of Waterloo Museums

Region of Waterloo Museums offer week-long summer day camps, march break camps and Professional Development Day camps throughout the year. Each site offers engaging hands on activities for campers ages 5-12.

Revolution Gymnastics and Sports Centre

Featuring gymnastics, trips, special guests and more!

Skill Samurai

Strike Zone Training Summer Sports Camp

Starlight Academy

Starlight Academy is a new-age children’s theatre and performing arts academy that boosts skills in communication, confidence, leadership, listening and much more!

STEAMulation Lab

STEAMULATION LAB provides STEM/STEAM workshops, events, after school classes, birthday parties for kids age 6-18 years old as well as OPEX and leadership training.

Join Strike Zone Summer Camp, offering two options and six weeks to choose from. Our camp caters to children aged 6-13, regardless of skill level, fostering a love for baseball in a safe, supportive environment. The indoor camp, located at The Yard on 1370 Artisans Court, focuses on baseball fundamentals with professional instruction in throwing, fielding, and hitting. Meanwhile, our outdoor camp at Nelson Diamond D2 incorporates various activities for added fun. With a focus on high repetition and personalized guidance, every camper will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and build confidence. Beyond baseball, campers forge friendships, learn teamwork, and create cherished memories. Don't miss this enriching summer experience!

Supreme All Stars Cheer and Tumble Camp

Supreme Cheerleading

The Burlington Pond Hockey Training Centre

Welcome to our Hockey Camps! HALF-DAY CAMPS 9:00AM TO 12:00PM. Each day includes One Power Skating Session and One Puck Control Session. Drop off 9:00am & Pick Up 12:00pm. The typical age range is between 5 – 12 years old.

THEMUSEUM

THEMUSEUM aims to awe, inspire and enlighten through our engaging educational camp programs in person.

TOP Sports

Our model allows young athletes to play hockey, soccer, and lacrosse with minimal conflicts between programs and prevents specializing in one sport too early.

Ultimate Coders

UFMA is a family owned and operated martial arts school since 1991. UFMA offers martial arts programs and also offers kids camps of all kinds and birthday parties.

Wave Sports

Private indoor hockey rink. 2 full size hockey rinks & 2 mini rinks. Youth and adult hockey programming including skating lessons and camps.

Zorbit Sports Camps

Zorbit Sports glow camps are not your typical sports camp. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in all the activities we offer at our parties (Nerf and Dodge Ball) as well as many other activities to keep them fully occupied and engaged. Our camps will also utilize our UV Blacklight system to provide Halton's only glow in the dark camp! An experience your child will never forget.

Winter Break Camps in Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville

Amber Rohal — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:05:11 +0000

Winter camps during school breaks offer children a fantastic opportunity to stay active, engaged, and socialize in a supervised and enriching environment. These camps provide a break from routine, encouraging kids to explore new activities, make friends, and learn valuable skills in a fun setting. They offer a variety of specialized programs that cater to different interests, ensuring a well-rounded experience that fosters personal growth, resilience, and memorable experiences in a safe and structured setting.

Camps offer an array of engaging activities for kids during their time off school. These camps provide a mix of indoor and outdoor adventures, catering to various interests. From sports-focused programs emphasizing hockey or skiing to creative arts camps nurturing painting, crafts, and drama, there’s something for every child. Science and technology camps often feature robotics, coding, and experiments, fostering innovation. Nature-themed camps explore wildlife, winter hikes, and survival skills. With a focus on fun, learning, and social interaction, these camps ensure a memorable break, promoting teamwork, creativity, and personal development in Ontario’s picturesque winter wonderland.

This list includes programs for kids as young as 4 years old, up to teenagers. Your teens might also find the winter break an ideal time to clock some volunteer hours for high school. If you’ll be home while school is out and you need things to do on your free days, check out our events calendar. It’s home to hundreds of activities to keep you entertained.

If you host a Winter Break Camp, please click here to have your camp added. We have free and paid opportunities to spread the word about your programs for kids.

When Is Winter Break?

Halton DSB – last day before winter break is Friday, December 22. You return to class Monday, January 8, 2024

Halton Catholic DSB – last day before break is Thursday, December 21 and the Friday is a PA Day for you. You return on Monday, January 8, 2024

HWDSB – last day before the break is Friday, December 22 and you go back Monday, January 8, 2024

HW Catholic DSB your last day before winter break is Friday, December 22 and you go back Monday, January 8, 2024

Please note: some schools let out early on the day before the break, check with your school to be sure.

School Year Calendars For All Boards

Looking for the Halton and Hamilton School Board Calendars for 2023-2024? We’ve linked them here for your reference:

Halton District School Board

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Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

Plan Ahead For 2024 PA Days

Looking to get a jump on those PA Days in the new year? You can find Day Camps here.

Winter Camps in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Milton

4 Cats Art Studio Waterloo

Code Ninjas

4 Cats Art Studio

5 Rings Taekwondo

Campers will experience not just Taekwondo, but laser tag, movies, nerf games, crafts and lots of fun activities.

All Star Sports Centre Oakville

We provide high-quality gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling camps and classes in a safe, clean, healthy, positive and caring environment.

Benchview Equestrian Centre

AGH March Break Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore AGH exhibitions and art-making through a variety of materials and techniques, with new activities planned daily!

Bandology

Benchview offers day camps throughout the summer and during winter and spring breaks for children ages 6 and older. Benchview's camps focus on learning the basics of horsemanship and developing a strong foundation in the art of horseback riding. Whether riders are brand new to riding or they are working on developing their canter and starting small jumps, Benchview's school horses are ready for a fun week of camp!

Bonds Autism Centre

Bulldog for Kids

Burlington Basketball

Burlington Gymnastics

Burlington Gymnastics Club

Burlington Trampoline and Tumbling

Cheer Sport Sharks

CheerForce Allstars

Child Ventures

City of Cambridge Camps

Our camp programs focus on building an environment that is safe, welcoming and engaging for all children. A wide variety of activities are offered during school breaks and throughout summer at our recreation facilities and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts.

City of Kitchener

Cutting Edge Hockey

Daisy Meadows Academy

Daisy Meadow Academy is a horseback riding facility for riders of all ages and experience. In addition our our extracurricular programing, we offer Summer Day Camp!

Dash Sports

Dragon Taekwondo Academy

Film.ca Movie Theatre

Go Bananas!

Our facility is designed with kids in mind - with colourful and creative things to climb everyone from 25-300lbs is welcome!

Gym Magic

Horizon Taekwon-do Martial Arts & Family Fitness

Kicks For Kids

Kicks For Kids Milton is a Martial Arts studio in Milton ON, teaching Taekwondo to kids and adults.

KidsPlay Sports with Coach David

KidStrong Burlington

Learning Tree Educational Store

Little Kitchen Academy Camp

Little Medical School Niagara and Ontario

LVW Creative Barracks

Creative Barracks is an art studio and party service provider that brings the fun to you! Whether you want an in-home art party to paint/sculpt, face painting or balloons!

Make Art Craft Club

Make Art Craft Club offers art and craft classes, art camps for kids, parent and me art workshops and craft workshops for adults.

MakerKids Oakville

Award-winning robotics, coding and Minecraft after-school programs, camps and parties.

NextGen Martial Arts

Niagara Falls Art Gallery

Arts education programming is offered for both children (ages 4 to 14) as well as youth (15+) to adults. Our children's programming focuses on fine motor skill development, theme learning, art concepts and techniques to assist your child in taking a step ahead of their classmates. Our Youth and Adult Art & Better Living classes help develop and promote skills in the arts and more for beginners through to experienced students.

Niagara Region Minor Football Association

OAKLearning Centres Camps

Oakville Futsal Club

Oakville Futsal Club is an indoor facility designed to provide access to safe programs, birthday parties and parent and tot programs. Something for the whole family!

OMAC Martial Arts

Overtime Athletics

An after school athletic program designed to motivate young people to embrace a healthy lifestyle, while learning the FUNdamentals of sports in a non-competitive environment.

Pakmen Volleyball Club

Play Project Parkour

Playful Strides Therapy Inc

Playful Strides Therapy is a specialized clinic that provides innovative Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services to children and their families.

Pottery N Paint Cafe

Create lasting memories while you Paint Pottery, Canvas or Play with Clay! Join us for birthday parties, drop-in pottery painting, special events and camps.

Rising Sun Martial Arts

Royal Botanical Gardens

Skill Samurai

Strike Zone Training Summer Sports Camp

Starlight Academy

Starlight Academy is a new-age children’s theatre and performing arts academy that boosts skills in communication, confidence, leadership, listening and much more!

STEAMulation Lab

STEAMULATION LAB provides STEM/STEAM workshops, events, after school classes, birthday parties for kids age 6-18 years old as well as OPEX and leadership training.

Supreme All Stars Cheer and Tumble Camp

Supreme Cheerleading

The Burlington Pond Hockey Training Centre

We Rock The Spectrum Oakville

THEMUSEUM

THEMUSEUM aims to awe, inspire and enlighten through our engaging educational camp programs in person.

Ages 4-10

Private indoor hockey rink. 2 full size hockey rinks & 2 mini rinks. Youth and adult hockey programming including skating lessons and camps.

As the only kids' gym that offers an inclusive philosophy, we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders. However, in our experience, all children are able to benefit greatly from this equipment and by allowing children of all ability levels to play together they are able to learn a great deal from each other and become the best motivation for success in every level. Read about our visit here